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The state of the homebuilding market

Housing Wire

This article is part of our 2022 – 2023 Housing Market Update series. After the series wraps, join us on February 6 for the HW+ Virtual 2023 Housing Market Update. With continued supply chain disruption, cost increases and fear of inflation , the market has felt tenuous at best.

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Latest S&P Global PMI results signal lingering inflation 

Housing Wire

An index score above 50 indicates business activity is expanding while a reading below 50 indicates it’s contracting. The decrease [in September] was … the slowest in the current three-month sequence of contraction,” S&P Global’s analysis of the results states. The composite output PMI index came in at 49.3

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Opinion: The “profitless boom” in residential construction

Housing Wire

Be cautious when signing fixed-price contracts. It’s taking some building companies to the breaking point after more than a year of supply shortages. But, there is light at the end of the tunnel, but it will take time for supply chains to recover. . Enter into contracts that are malleable to market prices.

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Despite lack of supply, existing home sales rise 6.7%

Housing Wire

Homes went under contract in just 19 days on average, down from 21 a year ago. “There were more listings at the higher end of the market and the median sales price increased for the third straight month, suggesting fewer entry-level and less expensive options, making home-purchase conditions more difficult for first-time buyers.

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HW+ Member Spotlight: Jeff Walker

Housing Wire

HousingWire: Lastly, what do you think will be the big themes for the housing market in 2022? Jeff Walker: Supply chain challenges contributing to higher housing costs, rising interest rates as the Fed tapers MBS purchases, and contracting Gain on Sale margins.

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What Size Dumpster Is Normally Needed for A Kitchen Demo and Remodel?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

– Birmingham Appraisal Blog Tim O’Brien’s Journey in the Appraisal Industry: Following the Yellow Brick Road – PahRooZings: Appraisers On Purpose Podcast Appraiser Adjustment Tools – APPRAISAL TODAY Devalue Market Value?

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Atlanta Home Prices Firm in the Third Qtr of 2022

Hank Miller Team

Attention media Please stop; the greater Atlanta housing market was just fine in the 3rd Qtr of 2022. The Atlanta housing market in Q3 2022 did not melt down. Atlanta Housing Market in Q3 2022 Let’s have a look at factual data. We examine list price, contract price and sold price.